The best way for McMahon to try and slow down the high-flying Stamford offense might not be with defense, but rather its own offense.

Senators coach A.J. Albano said his team is not going to do anything differently when they take on Stamford Friday night in terms of running the play clock down or not going for quick scores, but instead stick to the style of play that has won games for them this season.

"We will run the ball and play defense," Albano said. "That's what we do and we are not changing our game plan. You aren't going to see us waiting until the ref puts up his hand. That's not what we do. We will run our stuff."

The stuff the Senators run is a Wing-T with the option of several talented players in the backfield including Timmy Hinton and Kentrell Snider, both of whom are capable of busting off big runs at any time.

Stamford host McMahon Friday at 6 p.m. at Boyle Stadium with both teams 4-0 in FCIAC play and both trying to position themselves for a Class LL playoff spot.

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Stamford coach Jamar Greene said each player on his defense needs to do their job in order to contain the Senators' backs.

"It's no secret, they are very good at running the football," Greene said. "They have four or five guys that can break it and we have to be disciplined to stop them. They have a lot of athletes that can make big plays."

Greene also said he knows the Wing-T can keep defenses on the field for long stretches, leaving his potent offense waiting to get in.

"It's important for us to get off the field because the Wing-T can eat clock," Greene said. "We will give up yards to the Wing-T we just can't let up big plays and we have to get off the field."

That Stamford offense continued rolling last week, putting up 47 points at Ridgefield, despite only having 14 at the half as Ridgefield tried to slow the game down.

In that game, QB Jalen Brown left with a hand injury and the Black Knights quickly shifted gears from a passing to a running team and did not skip a beat.

Greene said Brown was ready to go for this week and feels the offense will be in good form.

Albano said the addition of the running game makes Stamford nearly impossible to stop and hopes just to slow their roll a little bit.

"We understand we won't win 14-13, we will need to score some points and slow them down," Albano said. "Our guys need to do their jobs. We preach team defense and rallying to the football. We can't beat them 1-on-1, we won't be successful because they are so skilled. Our best chance is to tackle them 3-on-1."